- Dogfish Head celebrates 10 years as the "Official Beer of Record Store Day" with a special Grateful Dead vinyl release.
- The "ON A BACK PORCH VOL. 1" album will be available on April 12, 2025, featuring classic tracks curated by Dogfish Head and Grateful Dead archivists.
- Events and a new Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale will complement the celebration across Dogfish Head's Delaware locations.
Dogfish Head has announced the celebration of its tenth consecutive year as the "Official Beer of Record Store Day" with a special collaboration with the Grateful Dead. This partnership will see the release of "ON A BACK PORCH VOL. 1," a vinyl compilation available at independent record stores nationwide starting on April 12, 2025. The album, curated by Dogfish Head Founder Sam Calagione and Grateful Dead Archivist David Lemieux, features live versions of classic tracks from 1969 to 1991.
Accompanying the release is the new Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale, a 5.3% ABV offering brewed with Kernza® perennial grains, granola, and El Dorado and Azacca hops. This year-round beer is available across the country in draft and canned forms, with notes of pineapple, mango, and passion fruit.
The celebration continues with a host of events from April 11-13 at Dogfish Head's Delaware locations:
- Chesapeake & Maine will host interactive crafts sessions benefitting the Developing Artist Collaboration on April 11.
- A Grateful Dead listening party will take place at Brewings & Eats on April 12, featuring a Grateful Dead tribute band, giveaways, and special menu items.
- Milton Brewery will host a "Shakedown Street" Market on April 13, offering exclusive Record Store Day releases and customized tie-dye activities.
The Dogfish INN will serve as a basecamp for Record Store Day activities, offering guests special packages and guided bike tours to local record stores on April 12.
Record Store Day celebrates the culture of independent record stores, emphasizing their role in the community. This collaboration and event series highlight the enduring connection between Dogfish Head, music enthusiasts, and the legendary Grateful Dead.
